“He can play every role”: He has 2 Oscars and is Paul Pogba’s favorite actor, playing in 4 zeros.

In 2002, Ronaldinho was not yet a world football champion when he appeared with 3 nil, a Paris Saint-Germain shirt over his shoulders, in Fabien Onteniente’s comedy with Laurent Deutsch. Twenty-two years later, the sequel’s global star, 4 Zero, has already lifted the trophy in 2018 and scored in the final as well.

Paul Pogba is, in fact, the most prestigious guest in the casting, which mixes actors (Gérard Lanvin, Didier Bourdon, Kaaris, Shim, Isabelle Nanti…) and personalities from the world of football playing their own role. Starting with the star of the French national team, he was suspended for four years after testing positive for testosterone in September 2023, which contributed to his participation in the film, as he admits to our microphone.

A few days before meeting him at Parc des Princes Bay, his suspension was reduced to eighteen months, meaning he could return to competition in March 2025. Meanwhile, it’s Neo. – the actor who answered our questions about his taste in movies and TV series.

4 zero

Paul Pobga : A friend sent me a message saying that he had received an offer to be in a movie. I was not closed to the idea, especially since it happened during my suspension So I had enough time. So I talked to my counselors and told them I wanted it because it was my dream. I always wanted to act. So it came.

Paul Pogba is the same in the movie as in real life. I just played my part. When you see me with the children I’m quite a joker, I like comedy. It was pretty easy because it just had to be me, I guess it wasn’t that hard.

3 zero

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen it, but I remember seeing Ronaldinho in it at the time, in the scene where he was juggling. It affected me because he was one of my favorite players. And when it was offered to me, I put the pieces together and said to myself: “Oh yeah, is this actually a sequel?” So it was great, I really enjoyed it. plus in comedy.

His favorite movies

There are a few, depending on whether you’re talking about action, sci-fi… There’s already American Gangster. You tell me about Denzel Washington movies, he is my favorite actor. There is also a flight, Eli’s book. Denzel Washington can play any role for you. I love his charisma.

Another movie that I liked and really bothered me, I don’t know why, is Gladiator. This is also something.

And you know that “Gladiator II” is coming out in a month…

Denzel Washington! Of course!

I am not asking if you are waiting for the movie.

We are watching, of course. We are going to the first places (laughs) I like to watch a movie or TV series because I like to see what is behind it. I don’t watch the movie just for that. I’m trying to understand the message they’re trying to convey behind it. Is it a marvel or a drama, I’m trying to watch it. There is always a little message behind it, or a true story.

And your favorite sci-fi movie?

Avatar. I love the story, it’s great. I don’t know how the director came up with all this, but to me it’s crazy.

His favorite TV series

I’m going to change there too. Snow. wire. Game of Thrones, but first, not Dragon House (laughs) I like the version with Jon Snow. Breaking Bad is also one of my favorite series.

A film that would give a red card

Mars Attacks! today (laughs) Not before, but it’s special effects. I saw it again not too long ago and wondered how we managed to watch it. It has really evolved, technology has advanced.

VAR or not VAR: Do you watch movies and series?

Ah, I see them again, yes. VAR!

In movie theaters or at home?

It’s not up to me (laughs) I want to be Paul Pogba, a normal person and go to the cinema instead of staying at home. Cinema, popcorn, is the best for everyone in my opinion. Movie and popcorn.

Paul Pogba creates his own cinema

Which movie title best fits the epic of France 98?

The biggest fight with Denzel Washington

Which movie title fits your epic set in Russia in 2018?

The Avengers (smiles)

If we were to make a movie about your life, what would the title be?

survivor. Because we all are “The Survivors” Life, stress, problems, illness. We must fight and not give up. Each of us has either lost someone in our family or may have become ill. We’ve had experiences, great trials in our lives, and we’ve had to fight against it. And still fight what is happening mentally. Its demons that tell you to give up when you can’t take it anymore. But you get up, you go to sleep, you get up in the morning, you have to go on. survivor.

Which player will make a good actor?

Zlatan ! I saw him in the last Asterix, he has charisma. But I will try to find you another one (he thinks) Andrea Pirlo ! Because it is neutral (laughs) Thanks to this neutral side, he could play the role of a mobster or a trafficker. In addition, he has a very loud voice.

Do you want to continue acting?

Honestly, why not? It’s my pleasure. We don’t know if we will be there tomorrow or not, we are not harming anyone. And it is already a dream for me to participate in the film. I did it. Then why not, but my job today is to be a football player. But we have enough free time, so if we manage to do it with the family, everything between the sponsor and the movies, yes, of course, I’m very happy. I’m hot.

Comments collected by Maximilien Pierret in Paris on October 14, 2024 – Framing and editing by Mehdi Delavant